Most jobs don't require a medical degree, but often ask for a relevant Master's degree (such as Public Health or Development Studies) and field experience. There are few graduate training schemes within the healthcare field. Students often gain experience through internships, volunteering and work experience. Sending a speculative application to apply for work experience or voluntary roles can be a positive, proactive step. Alternatively, apply for entry level roles, see job search resources for possible links. The following gives an outline of some of the available graduate training schemes and internships in the health related field.
- AusAID
Twenty places available on the AusAID scheme covering a wide range of areas including government policies, practices and programs; key economic, political, social and cultural issues in development; the management systems; corporate policies and processes
- AusAID graduate recruitment
Twenty places available on the AusAID scheme covering a wide range of areas including government policies, practices and programs; key economic, political, social and cultural issues in development; the management systems; corporate policies and processes
- Bupa careers | Bupacouk
Information on careers in BUPA. BUPA are a customer focused private healthcare provider with more than 10 million customers in over 200 countries. The company comprises over 50,000 employees across the world. BUPA offers graduates the general management p
- Bupa worldwide
Information about the graduate training schemes for Bupa, a leading private healthcare provider. Four streams are included in the scheme; general, finance, information systems and marketing.
- GlaxoSmithKline - Graduate programmes
Information on careers in Glaxo Smith Kline. Pharmaceutical company which develops innovative medicines and products that help millions of people around the world. Their graduate programmes are in Sales and marketing, Finance, IT, Purchasing, Engineering,
- Graduate Careers
Twenty places available on the AusAID scheme covering a wide range of areas including government policies, practices and programs; key economic, political, social and cultural issues in development; the management systems; corporate policies and processes
- Kimberly-Clark - Careers
Information on careers in Kimberly-Clark. Global health and hygiene company. Graduate opportunities are available in Consumer marketing, Consumer sales, Engineering, Finance, Professional marketing and Professional technical.
- Kimberly-Clark - Careers
Information on careers in Kimberly-Clark. Global health and hygiene company. Graduate opportunities are available in Consumer marketing, Consumer sales, Engineering, Finance, Professional marketing and Professional technical.
- NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme
Information on careers in the NHS. UK’s national health service (public sector), employing 1.3 million people dedicated to looking after 60 million people, with a budget of over £110 billion. Their graduate scheme comprises of four specialism’s in either
The following companies have structured internship programmes. Many of the other companies on the Resources pages also offer ad hoc internships. Visit their websites, find the appropriate contact to approach and send them a speculative application.
- Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
Promotes the efforts of schools of public health to improve the health of every person through education, research, and policy.
- AusAID
Assist in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development in developing countries, in line with Australia's national interest. Advises the Minister for Foreign Affairs on development policy and plans.
- Canadian International Development Agency
Agency for development assistance.
- Chemonics International
International development consulting firm that promotes
meaningful change in developing countries.
- EPOS Health Management
Improves the quality and accessibility of health services and systems globally.
- Family Health International
Bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people through their science-based programs.
- Foreign Policy Association
Help inspire the American public to learn more about the world by taking part in the FPA's internships which are advertised for throughout the year within a variety of US organisations.
- Franciscans International
Internship based in Switzerland requiring someone with a post-graduate qualification who will provide support to advocacy workers. Over three to twelve months candidates gain administrative experience and develop their skills for working in the sector.
- Global Health Career Network
US based organisation with extensive careers section. Includes job listings, internships and fellowship opportunities.
- Global Health Fellows Program
Runs a fellowship & internship scheme in global health. US citizens only.
- Global Health Fellows Program
Runs a fellowship & internship scheme in global health. US citizens only.
- Institute for Public Policy Research
Offering stimulating, interesting internships throughout the year, in a politically charged environment.
- Institute for Public Policy Research
Offering stimulating, interesting internships throughout the year, in a politically charged environment.
- International Planned Parenthood Federation
Advocates of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. Global headquarters in London.
- International Rescue Committee
Various intern positions are available throughout the year. Positions become available in a wide variety of departments.
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. This includes protecting and empowering women and girls, reuniting families separated by conflict and providing
- John Snow Inc.
Research and consulting services in the health care and service sectors.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – UK
Three month full time and six month part time internships are made available in various departments.
- Merlin
Implements changes to ensure everyone (particular the most vulnerable people in some of the poorest countries) has access to the healthcare they need.
- Pact International
Helps build strong communities globally providing people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise healthy families, and participate in democratic life, by strengthening the capacity of grassroots organisations, coalitions and networks and for
- Population Action International
Leading global health organisation with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health.
- Population Services International
Help improve public health, sexual and reproductive rights, women's rights, maternal and child health, family planning and the environment by being part of either the International Advocacy, Resource Development, Communications, Information Resourcing or
- PSI: Social Marketing and Behavior Change Worldwide
PSI is a global health organization dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, HIV and AIDS, barriers to maternal health, and the greatest threats to children under
- Reform
Full time, unpaid, eight week internships are available to experience what working in a think tank is like.
- The UN Refugee Agency
Six month unpaid internships in fundraising, legal protection, external relations, admin and finance. You'll gain an insight into the UN refugee agency and be contributing towards protecting refugees and asylum seekers.
- UN Internship Programme
The UN Internship, based in New York is a two month programme which is offered three times a year. It can be extended to six months. High calibre graduate and post-graduate students will be placed in a department dependent on their specialism and in line
- UNICEF
Six to sixteen week internships are offered for postgraduate students who are placed, if eligible, in a department which suits their preferences and inline with business requirements.
- World Health Organisation
Non-paid internships in a wide variety of departments, for example the Health policy, development and services department or Immunization, vaccines and biologicals department. Internships are for students completing their second degree.
- World Health Organisation
Non-paid internships in a wide variety of departments, for example the Health policy, development and services department or Immunization, vaccines and biologicals department. Internships are for students completing their second degree.
Voluntary positions are available at a large number of organisations. Volunteering can be great experience and help you gain employment in the future. To find out more about volunteering and how LSE can help you gain a placement see LSE Volunteer Centre.